The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the conviction of 34 traffic offenders during a mobile court session along the Calabar–Ikom Highway in Pamol, Cross River State. A total of 35 individuals were prosecuted, with only one discharged, as the agency pushes forward its zero-tolerance campaign against road infractions and bribery.
The mobile court recorded 70 traffic offences, exposing the alarming rise in reckless driving and disregard for safety protocols. Of notable concern were 12 cases involving attempted bribery of FRSC personnel, an act the Corps views as a direct attack on its integrity and the rule of law. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasized that corruption will no longer be tolerated, warning that anyone caught engaging in such acts, either officials or the public, will face severe consequences.
The offences ranged from failure to install speed limiters and driver’s license violations to overloading, seatbelt defiance, and improper vehicle documentation. Other violations included illegal number plates, road obstruction, expired tyres, lack of fire extinguishers, and missing caution signs, all of which pose significant risks to public safety.
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The FRSC stressed that this enforcement effort is just one step in a nationwide campaign to restore sanity on Nigerian roads. The Corps Marshal praised the success of the mobile court session as a firm statement against impunity and lawlessness, noting that protecting lives remains the Corps’ top priority. He also issued a stern warning to FRSC officials, stating that any officer caught soliciting or accepting bribes would face disciplinary action.
To encourage accountability and transparency, the FRSC urged citizens to report corrupt practices using the FRSC mobile app, the 122 toll-free emergency line, or by visiting the nearest command office. The Corps also called on motorists across the country and the Federal Capital Territory to strictly adhere to traffic laws, maintain valid documentation, and ensure their vehicles meet all safety standards.
Shehu Mohammed revealed that the FRSC is strengthening collaboration with state governments to enhance road infrastructure, launch educational campaigns, and eliminate dangerous road conditions. With renewed efforts and public cooperation, the agency aims to drastically reduce road accidents, uphold justice, and improve Nigeria’s global image in road safety and anti-corruption practices.
